After years of straightening my hair, whether it’s from flat iron or blow drying, I’m noticing that my hair is falling out more than usual. I’m not sure if it’s from pulling my hair too much, but I’m positive that it is. Even after a trim, my hair would still fall out. So enough of that and decided to go curly and embrace them.

I’ve been curly since August, and my hair is responding very nicely so far. I’ve been lurking at NaturallyCurly.com forum and there’s a wealth of information. You can find me at the message forum, where other curlies are there to help, make suggestions and offer advice. It’s a bit overwhelming for me still, getting used to the abbreviations they talk about, their routines, etc. I’m also trying not to be a product junkie. Alot of the curlies on there have successful stories with the products they’re using and it makes me wanna go out and try it myself. ARGH!!! I think I’m good with what I have right now. It only takes time and patience, trial and error. I’m still in a learning process.

This week, I had the time to document my results and have pictures taken. On Tuesday, 9/16, I co-washed my hair with Suave Naturals Ocean Breeze Conditioner, rinsed, then applied more conditioner mixed in with honey, left it on while I wash my face and shaved my legs. Then I rinsed it off with cool water. While my hair is soaking wet, I sectioned my hair and applied Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera Gel (LOTD) , squeezing access water and scrunched. Then I applied LaBella Max Hold Styling Gel and scrunched again. Plopped for 30 minutes and here are my results:

I liked how my hair clumped but I didn’t like how my hair curled. I think I’ll love it more if I gave myself more time to plop. So on 9/17 at night, I co-washed and styled my hair the same way I did on 9/16. Only this time I plopped overnight and this is my result:

Nice bouncy curls!!!! I love it!!! Now only if I can prevent it from getiing frizzy, I’d be a happy curly girl!